Dojo.

The Japanese Martial Arts and Sports Centre ‘Dojo – Stara Wieś’ is a joint project between Traditional Karate Federation of Poland and Foundation for Traditional Karate Development. The facility was designed and built in accordance with the principles of Japanese architecture amid the Polish landscape and is unique on a world scale. It is the world’s largest performance training centre for Far Eastern martial arts and sports. It offers comprehensive training opportunities and a chance to experience the spirit, atmosphere and philosophy of Japanese martial arts also to non-professionals and individual guests. Moreover, ‘Dojo – Stara Wieś’ is an excellent place for conferences or team-building events. Sushi, ikebana or Japanese tea ceremony classes aimed at familiarising attendees with Japanese culture will be an interesting add to your stay at our Centre.

The beginning.

Six years are over two thousand days. It has taken this long to build Dojo in the midst of meadows and fields of central Poland.
It all started with a dream to establish the Centre so as to spread great human values that Polish and Japanese cultures have shared for hundreds of years.

Integrated into the magnificent landscape of fields and woods, Dojo delivers tranquility and a sense of harmony to its guests.
The Japanese design, space and quiet offer the opportunity to recover from the rigors of everyday life, to restore calmness, to gain some distance and to achieve the balance that is essential in life.

Dojo is exactly what the name says – the place where you can begin your own journey.

The place.

The Centre covers a vast area of 60 hectares of ‘magic landscape’.
It is located in the very centre of picturesque Przedborski Landscape Park and surrounded by woods.

The centre consists of more than 20 buildings to be used by guests, Japanese gardens of gravel and stone, an artificial lake and a sports field where you can play soccer, volleyball and basketball.

Map of Dojo.

Japanese houses.

The Centre offers 16 high standard cottages.

According to the customs of Japanese culture, they ensure comfort, silence, absolute privacy and the proximity of nature for guests. Each of 13 standard buildings can host 7-8 persons, with the new three double bedrooms and one single room, living room with terrace, kitchen and private bathrooms.
In japanese VIP houses there are 2 apartments for two guests with one bedroom, and 2 apartaments for four guests with two bedrooms.
Houses are equipped with specialized futons for sleeping, internet access, fireplace, refrigerator.

For our guests we have 103 beds. With aditional beds 116.

Plan.

360°.

Conferences.

The building is also suitable for training sessions, workshops, business meetings and lectures.
The unique atmosphere of this place makes gatherings particularly effective. Dojo was built in accordance with the philosophy of Japanese architecture where the natural environment strongly pervades the residential zone.

Two halls.

The facility is equipped with 2 conference rooms.
They come with a screen 3m x 3m,
projector, sound system and flipchart.

See our catalog.

Plan.

Activities.

Centre shall be of use to anyone who wants to find peace and harmony. It is popular among sportsmen and businessmen from all over the world.
Dojo remains at the disposal of many sports associations which can use the Centre for their own education and training purposes.
Guests can also see how varied and delicious is Japanese cuisine, and enjoy the beauty of Przedborski Landscape Park.

Sports hall.

It is a space of 2000m² with three rooms equipped with high quality specialist training floor, judo and karate tatami mats, training mirrors, punching bags and handles for TRX equipment. changing rooms consist of three rooms with showers, heated floors, ventilated cabinets and ofuro (Jacuzzi), which can accommodate a group of 12 people at once.

Spa and Tea Room.

Physical fitness and mental balance of human being are inseparable.
After sports activities, Dojo guests can take advantage of body renewal services, water massage therapy or the benefits of a sauna. They can also try natural Japanese infusions in a beautiful tea room with an atmosphere.

Tea room
In an atmosphere of silence, peace and mutual respect, Japanese tea ceremony meeting is held here. Tea room is situated on the banks of the water pound. Building is equipped with a fireplace, terrace, a bathroom and kitchen. This is a great place to meet in a small group of 10-15 people.

Spa
The building with terraces over water pound, guests can enjoy a sauna for 12 people and relax in a room with sofas. The second room is equipped with tables, which allows you to organize meetings with refreshments in the beautiful scenery.

Canteen.

The canteen is located in a the same bulding as reception. In addition to traditional tables, restaurant contains a section decorated in Japanese style.There is, a terrace where guests, can enjoy meals outside. Professionally equipped kitchen allows us to prepare high quality dishes. Menu can be matched to the individual needs of guests. Restaurant may be used by 120 people at once.